Ray Knight

Male

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Des Moines, Iowa-United States
How many years have you been in the industry?
25
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
yes
About Me:
I have been a Sales Representative in the Food Service Industry for over 25 years. I worked in the hospitality industry prior to sales.

I work with coffee shops who want to enter the Gelato and Tart Yogurt business as an "add-on" to an existing shop or as a "start up".

I sell ingredients, equipment to produce the products, display cases, menu boards, hands-on training, and equipment service programs to keep your business operating!

My spare time is spent listening to my extensive collection of jazz and rock music. My collection is the result of almost 40 years of collecting while working in 2 record shops one in Des Moines another in Boston, MA.

I'm the President of the Central Iowa Paddlers. We are group of 200+ paddlers who enjoy lakes and rivers throughout Iowa and the Midwest. We are involved in river clean ups and the promotion of paddling trails.
About My Company:
We are a small distributing covering a 4 state region. We offer ideas, equipment and products with a "hands-on" approach to helping businesses suceed.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The industries ability to adapt to new trends and ideas.
Website:
http://mccormackdistributing.com

Comment Wall:

  • sophie

    hey , my name is Sophie and i am trying to start a coffee bussiness in the south. Would it be ok to ask you some questions
    1 what do you like or dislike about starbucks or regular coffee spot?
    2 What is your perfect idea of a coffee shop
    3 what would it take for you to go to a new shop? hours, pricing, menu, enterainment
    Thanks